MARAÑA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully engage children and families to ensure safety, strengthen families, and achieve permanency.
DCS has field office locations throughout Arizona, with its central office located in Downtown Phoenix. DCS employs over 2,800 employees who share the common vision of ensuring children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect.
CASE MANAGER-CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST JOB LOCATION:
663 W. Main Street, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Our Casa Grande office services surrounding cities such as Marana, Maricopa, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, Arizona City.
POSTING DETAILS:
Salary: Grade 17; Position Closes 9/30/2024; Applications Reviewed Daily.
WHO ARE WE?
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), we call ourselves "compassioneers" because everything we do is done with a compassionate heart. We work tirelessly to protect children, reunify families, ensure safe living environments and prevent unnecessary trauma.
WHAT DOES A CASE MANAGER / CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO?
A Child Safety Specialist offers valuable support and assistance to children and families in need. This role requires strong time management and critical thinking skills.
The essential job functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Responding to reported allegations of child abuse and/or neglect
Assessing child safety and risk
Conducting interviews and gathering information
Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children
Attending Court hearings
Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing
Authoring professional reports and filling out documentation
Coordinating and monitoring services
Placing children, transporting children, and moving a child's possessions when needed
Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area
Using a computer and the Department's Child Welfare Software Programs
Alternative work hours may be required, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ARE HELPFUL?
Knowledge of: Confidential principles; behavior modification; conflict resolution and counseling principles and techniques; intervention techniques; interviewing procedures; child development; family systems; family-centered practice; behavioral indicators of mental health disturbance; impact of abuse and neglect; separation and loss issues; and child welfare practices.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; verbal and written communication; eliciting and gathering information; modeling professional behavior with clients; time management and multi-tasking; keen observation; sensitivity to needs, feelings, and cultures; dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations; adaptability; and making independent decisions.
Ability to: Complete work tasks thoroughly; lead; take responsibility; analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems; recognize and address substance abuse issues in adults and children and develop necessary intervention strategies; prepare detailed documentation of client and professional contact to ensure records are accurately conveyed and reported; and enter, retrieve, and correct data in a computer-based system.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CASE MANAGER / CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST?
Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university (must provide awarded transcripts to confirm degree), OR four (4) years of experience as a DCS Case Aide
Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Valid class-appropriate driver's license
The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:
Paid sick leave
Paid annual leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Arizona State Retirement System Savings (ASRS)
Employee and Dependent Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Wellness incentive program
Employee discount program for higher education, products, and services
Education Savings AZ529
Employee Assistance Program
Bi-Lingual Stipend
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our website.
CONTACT US:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting us.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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